The United Way of Kenosha County is currently accepting applications for the Community Investment grant program to support health, education and financial stability.
Donor Name: United Way of Kenosha County
State: Wisconsin
County: Kenosha County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/03/2023
Details:
United Way of Kenosha County is committed to creating lasting change with measurable improvements for people in need in the Kenosha County area. As a convener, collaborator and catalyst for change, its vision is to create a thriving community where adults and children have access to education, financial stability and good health, which are the building blocks to self-sufficiency and a high quality of life.
Since 1923, UWKC has helped improve lives and build stronger communities by partnering with health and human service agencies.
With the dedication of volunteers, donors and community leaders, United Way of Kenosha County has played many roles throughout the decades. From a fundraiser to a collaborator to a community impact leader. United Way will continue to evolve and grow, and it will continue to focus on advancing the common good and creating opportunities for a better life for all.
Mission
To Mobilize the caring power of their community to advance the common good.
Vision
United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families in Kenosha County achieve their human potential through education, income, and healthy lives.
United Way of Kenosha County Community Investment Priorities
- Education
- Helping children, youth and adults achieve their potential.
- UWKC Priority Outcomes:
- Individuals improve academic achievement.
- Individuals demonstrate positive engagement at school and in their community.
- Income
- Promoting financial stability and independence
- UWKC Priority Outcomes:
- Individuals improve living and employability skills.
- Individuals demonstrate management and acquisition of assets.
- Health
- Improving people’s health
- UWKC Priority Outcomes:
- Individuals demonstrate skills for healthy living.
- Individuals access health and safety resources.
Eligibility Criteria
United Way of Kenosha County provides support for programs of nonprofit status, which provide services to people residing in Kenosha County. Applicants should review the Community Investment Policies and Procedures Manual for the full list of criteria used to determine if an organization is eligible to request funding. The minimum criteria to apply for funding includes, but is not limited to:
- Incorporation
- The Organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit organization or have a fiscal agent that is incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
- Tax Exemption
- The Organization must furnish a copy of documentation of the federal Internal Revenue Service ruling indicating that they are an exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)3 or have a fiscal agent that has an IRC section 501(c)3 or other nonprofit status.
- Governing Body
- Governance of the Organization must be vested in a responsible and active local board of directors. The board must be comprised entirely of unpaid volunteers (except that the Chief Executive Officer of the agency may be an ex-officio member). The board must be large enough and structured in a manner to be representative of the community it serves.
- Bylaws
- Upon request, the Organization will provide bylaws that clearly define the Organization’s purposes and functions, its organization, and the duties, authority, and responsibilities of its governing body and officers, or Board Policies that contain such information.
- Non-Discrimination
- The Organization shall have developed an Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity plan in compliance with state, federal, and local guidelines. The Organization shall operate by policy and practice with discrimination. This shall be true in all aspects of the Organization’s operations, including service to people, selection of Board, employment of professional and other staff, and the purchase of supplies.
- Counterterrorism Compliance
- To comply with the USA Patriot Act, all United Ways are required to:
- Screen all agencies receiving funding against federal terrorism “watch lists.”
- Obtain certifications from funded agencies that they are not terrorists or terrorist organizations and do not knowingly provide any kind of support to such persons or organizations.
- Provide a certificate to donors (upon request) stating the United Way does not and will not knowingly apply donated funds to provide any kind of support to terrorist organizations.
- To comply with the USA Patriot Act, all United Ways are required to:
For more information, visit United Way of Kenosha County.
